PRIMARY HEALTH CARE STRENGTHENING PROJECT LAUNCHED
The project will collaborate closely with the Ministry of Health to develop and test critical interventions at the level of individual facilities and communities in selected “pilot demonstration” districts. The goal is that as these interventions demonstrate their effectiveness, they will be used nationwide by the Ministry of Health to create broad improvements in the health care delivery system. The project has four main areas of concentration: assist the Ministry of Health to develop health care system policies that help to build a more accessible, affordable and effective primary health care system; assist the Ministry of Health to develop health system financing policies that ensure maximum resource effectiveness; work with the Ministry of Health to develop and implement innovative methods for the improvement of quality primary health care services; and work with the Ministry of Health to develop of health communication programs that educate and promote healthy lifestyles.
The project has recently organized expert working groups on primary health care and health financing.
This USAID project is being managed by a consortium of American health organizations, including International Medical Corps, Abt Associates, Curatio International Foundation and Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs.
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